The problem with telling someone is that they can't stop it completely! Author told the school and the bullies still continued. Your point about self-worth is

The problem with telling someone is that they can't stop it completely! Author told the school and the bullies still continued. Your point about self-worth is excellent. I've seen bullies being very happy/proud after teasing someone. Sad thing is that all this changes you and hinders your progress a lot.